A Summer Field Assistant position is available at The Ecosystems Center of
the Marine Biological Laboratory for the TIDE project.
Duties include participating in a large-scale field experiment to
determine the interactive effects of nutrients and trophic structure on
salt marsh ecosystems. We will follow the effects of additional nutrients
and the removal of the mummichog on the salt marsh food web and nutrient
cycles. The successful candidates will be expected to take leadership
roles in executing the experiments, coordinating logistics in the field,
and in monitoring some aspect of the ecosystem response to the
manipulations. Responsibilities include maintaining experimental
manipulations, participating in field and laboratory measurements of
chemistry and biology, and processing and analyzing project data. Frequent
contact with the public, government agencies, boards and committees will
be required. The successful applicant will work as part of a large multi-
disciplinary team consisting of PIs, post-docs, graduate students and
other research assistants and gain broad experience through field and
laboratory work across interdisciplinary fields including biology,
chemistry, and physical oceanography.
Basic Qualifications: The successful candidate should possess a BS or MS
degree in Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Ecology, or Marine Biology and at
least one year experience in a related field. Attention to detail, strong
organizational skills, the ability to work as a member of a team, and the
ability to communicate positively with the public are required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with database management,
statistical programs, and scientific writing are a plus.
Physical Requirements This position requires moderately strenuous
fieldwork (lifting approx. 50lbs., bending, carrying heavy equipment, and
walking through waist high marine waters and marsh) in marine
environments, primarily intertidal settings under variable weather
conditions. Ability to work with vertebrate and invertebrate animals and
hazardous/harsh chemicals in the laboratory is needed. Irregular hours may
include weekend, early morning or late evening work. Successful candidate
will be expected to live at the field site in Plum Island Sound (3 hours
from Woods Hole).
Required Applicant Documents: Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are
required documents but may be uploaded with your application documents or
faxed to the Human Resources Office, 508-289-7931. If faxing, please
reference this posting.
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